A decent, if pricey, step-up MC cartridge

Audio-Technica’s original AT-OC9 was introduced back in 1987. Priced £400, the OC9 quickly became one of the go-to options for anyone wanting a talented premium moving coil cartridge. It has been in production since then, going through periodic revisions to keep pace with newer rivals.

The company has changed tack with this latest generation and turned this single model into a five-strong range, starting at £210 ($239, AU$469) and going all the way up to £660 ($729, AU$1399). All the cartridges share the same impressively crafted aluminium body but vary in stylus tip shape, cantilever material and internal generator. At £300 ($349 / AU$699), the AT-OC9XEN is the step-up model in the range.
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